Using EMDR as a Contemporary Psychotherapy: An Advanced Course for Mental-Health Professionals


Deany Laliotis, LICSW, is an internationally recognized trainer, clinical consultant, and practitioner of EMDR specializing in the treatment of traumatic stress disorders and attachment issues. She has served on the faculty of the EMDR Institute…
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For mental-health clinicians who have completed the Basic Course in EMDR.
Are you a mental-health therapist interested in deepening your Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) skills and integrating this powerful and effective approach into your clinical practice? This EMDRIA-approved advanced course helps practitioners apply EMDR theory and practice to clients who have suffered early developmental trauma and have attachment issues that manifest in pervasive difficulties with self and others.
This program teaches
- A deep appreciation of the ”art” of EMDR psychotherapy
- The ability to successfully integrate EMDR into your theoretical orientation
- Ways to work on your own formative experiences as a means of optimizing your learning in this retreat setting.
Deany Laliotis uses lecture, discussion, and videotape of actual clients, and live demonstrations. She invites you to experience firsthand the transformative power of EMDR to change your life as well as your practice.
Recommended reading Francine Shapiro, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Principles, Protocols, and Procedures, 2nd edition (Guilford Press).
Prerequisite An agreement, available here, must be approved prior to arrival. Please complete and submit via e-mail to admin@deanylaliotis.com.
- 23.5 credits for Social Workers (SW), $20 additional charge
- 23.5 credits for Psychologists (PSY), $20 additional charge
- 23.5 credits for Certified Counselors (NBCC), $20 additional charge
questions?
Real-time communication with a Registration Advisor9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday
Or call toll-free 866.200.5203
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Choice of Accommodations
- Dormitory
- $430
The dorms allow for 5–22 people per room, and offer simple bunk beds and nearby hall bathrooms.
- Standard Rooms
- $560 and up
These spare and peaceful rooms measure 8' x 12' and include a double or queen-size bed or platform twin beds.
- Standard Plus Rooms
- $855 and up
These quiet rooms are perfect for those who want a real retreat, and include simple décor, a double or queen-size bed, or twin beds.
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